Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
indicus
ID:
1035997

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Babu & A.N.Henry

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon 19: 651 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035335

Common Names

  • Neodistemon indicus
  • Indian Neodistemon
  • Indian False Daisy

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Description

Neodistemon indicus (also called Indian Neodistemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Neodistemon indicus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has also been used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neodistemon indicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neodistemon indicus is a shrub that is native to India. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Neodistemon indicus

Neodistemon indicus can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Species in the Neodistemon genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Cherukuri Raghavendra Babu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Babu' in the authors string.
Ambrose Nathaniel Henry (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Henry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854777-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.